Linear Algebra

Linear algebra continues to be one of the most useful courses in undergraduate mathematics, science and engineering, and one of the essential tools for industrial scientists. The primary aim of this book is to give a clear and rigorous presentation of the basic concepts of linear algebra as a coherent part of mathematics. At the same time, by emphasizing computational skills along with mathematical abstractions, the authors illustrate linear algebra's power and usefulness in its applications to such other disciplines as physics, computer science, and economics. The book contains many important examples, explanations and problems right in the middle of the text. The thoroughness, rigor and challenge of the presentation make this text a strong mathematical first course for well prepared and motivated students or an excellent second course in the theory and applications of linear algebra.